Fenerbahçe beats Lyon in Champions League
Fenerbahçe, the Turkish team, has returned to the Champions League after an 18-year absence, following a 2-1 victory over French side Lyon in the second leg of the qualifying playoff, clinching qualification with an overall score of 3-2. Similarly, AEK Athens from Greece secured their spot by defeating Levski Sofia 4-0. The Norwegian team Viking achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the group stage for the first time after a 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the playoff second leg. Additionally, the night saw Slovakian club Slovan Bratislava, led by Yaya Touré, advance to the Champions League group stage after a 2-1 victory over Slovenian side Sile in extra time, making Touré the first African coach to lead a team to this stage. The group stage draw will be held in Monaco on August 27, featuring 36 teams from various countries. The group phase will commence from September 8 to 10, 2026, with 24 teams progressing to the knockout rounds. The final is scheduled for June 5, 2027, in Madrid.
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